Category Archives: fear
A Little Faith Goes A Long Way!
How important is faith? According to Jesus, it’s VERY important: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, you will receive it if you have faith.” (Matthew 18:22) “Daughter, your faith has made you well.” (Mark 5:34) “Rise and go on … Continue reading
Suffering? 10 Lessons We Can Learn From The Agony In The Garden
Over the course of our lives, it is inevitable that we will experience suffering. It is also inevitable that this suffering will cause us to ask many questions: Why me? What should I do? Is it okay to feel … Continue reading
Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Saying “Yes”!
“If you want to do something for the Lord, do it! Whatever you feel needs to be done, even though you’re shaking in your boots and you’re scared to death – take the first step. The grace comes with … Continue reading
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Feeling Depressed and Hopeless? Turn To Saint Jude!
One of the blessings granted to me by the Lord is the opportunity to encounter many people who are suffering. While this hardly sounds like a blessing, I consider it an honor because I’m able to share His “Good … Continue reading
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A Prayer For An End To Worry
Earlier today, I discovered this prayer in a “Healing and Hope” prayer book published by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It may very well be the BEST prayer that I’ve ever seen on the subject of worry. If … Continue reading
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
Why would a loving God allow bad things to happen? Yesterday’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon certainly brings this question to the minds of many people. If God really loves us, why does He allow us to suffer? Why … Continue reading
Pope Benedict’s Resignation…Be Not Afraid!
Whenever I give a talk on anxiety, I ask the audience if they know what phrase Blessed Pope John Paul II used three times in his first speech as Holy Father. Invariably, several people cry out… “Be not afraid!” … Continue reading
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Worrying About Finances? Here’s A Message From Jesus…
As the author of a book on anxiety, I do a lot of speaking about the topic. As a result, I’ve met many people who are worried about lots of things. Somewhere near the top of the list are … Continue reading
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Ten Saints Every Worrier Should Know
Although we’d rather not admit it, many of us worry (or are tempted to worry) each day of our lives. One of the reasons that we worry is that we sometimes feel we are facing our problems alone. Once … Continue reading
Being Thankful For Storms
As I write this from New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy is on the way to our area. According to the forecasts, the rain and winds could wreak havoc all along the East Coast. Understandably, my initial reaction was to feel … Continue reading
